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QRU teed up a rugby 7's tournament for schoolboys to coincide with the Gold Coast 7's...
12'000 schoolboys took part in the tournament across SEQ..
12'000 schoolboys took part in the tournament across SEQ..
IRB Sevens 2012
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WhoDaresWin
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What's with the jersey colour of the Aussie 7s team??
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Nev Cottrell (35)
The Highlanders realised what an awful mistake they had made and managed to stitch up the ARU so they could unload them. Not a difficult task I hear you say..!
AngrySeahorse
Peter Sullivan (51)
I just saw it for the first time now. I suddenly have a hankering for that Lime Solo.
Melbourne Terrace
Darby Loudon (17)
what a disgrace there is no one bloody there! so much for a party atmosphere, the stadium is empty and those who are there are dead quiet.
Hawko
Tony Shaw (54)
Why its on Friday/Saturday rather than the weekend is a total mystery. Given that they took it off Adelaide because of lack of patronage, its a pretty poor turnout.
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Army_Gav
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Another ARU failure on the cards for a so called Rugby heartland. Proof money talks regardless.
AngrySeahorse
Peter Sullivan (51)
Not going on official numbers here but just memory the Adelaide crowd seemed bigger than what I've seen during the coverage on the GC thus far. Sending it back to Adelaide with a big chocolate apology cake may be on the cards for the ARU.
Melbourne Terrace
Darby Loudon (17)
this, cannot see people travelling to that slum during it's worst week of the year
Schadenfreude
John Solomon (38)
The company that sells branding for the ARU has exceptionally strong ties to Rugby League.
Melbourne Terrace
Darby Loudon (17)
apparently it was only about 5000 there, in comparison las vegas had 20 000. i don't care if this is a work night blah blah, five thousand on any day is a disgrace for the amount of money that has gone into this and the future importance of this event, not to mention in light of the better option hosts that were on the table.
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Herbert Moran (7)
OK I was there today/tonight. Firstly, my estimate is that late this afternoon the crowd was about 8000 (it seemed to drop away after dark?). Secondly, as a Gold Coast resident, I am stunned that not $1 has been spent on advertising or marketing this game in Brisbane or the Gold Coast. No-one knew this event was on! Only us rusted on tragics were aware of its existence. If this was properly marketed and promoted, the Gold Coast is the perfect location - it supports major events very well and could easily draw 25000-30000 people per day. Lift your game organisers!
Finally, to Melbourne Terrace, kindly leave your bile spewing anti-Gold Coast comments in the drawer. I don't think much of your drab, bleak and ugly town, but am too polite to post my views here...oh wait....
Finally, to Melbourne Terrace, kindly leave your bile spewing anti-Gold Coast comments in the drawer. I don't think much of your drab, bleak and ugly town, but am too polite to post my views here...oh wait....
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Fred Wood (13)
I love 7s but do not like the Gold Coast. Last few years it has only been the cost of a train ticket for me.
It is terrible to see the stands empty this year. How did the Gold Coast win this again?
I know that South Australian Rugby is a 90 pound weakling when it comes to $ but at least people attended as Adelaide does know how to put on a good sporting party especailly at our beautiful Adelaide oval.
Yes Adelaide would like it back thank you very much.
Never mind the chocolates please just give us ANYTHING to try and boost Rugby in this AFL and now even soccer dominated wasteland.
It is very hard to 'keep the faith' when you live in SA.
It is terrible to see the stands empty this year. How did the Gold Coast win this again?
I know that South Australian Rugby is a 90 pound weakling when it comes to $ but at least people attended as Adelaide does know how to put on a good sporting party especailly at our beautiful Adelaide oval.
Yes Adelaide would like it back thank you very much.
Never mind the chocolates please just give us ANYTHING to try and boost Rugby in this AFL and now even soccer dominated wasteland.
It is very hard to 'keep the faith' when you live in SA.
FANATIC
Fred Wood (13)
Re Aussie 7s 'costume' - Lime Green just looks totally gay.
GOLD is the colour of Australian Rugby Union.
Our past experiments of 'gay costumes' under I think Allen Jones didn't work and I was certain we would not go down this road again.
Honestly, who checked their brains at the door when THIS decision was made.
GOLD is the colour of Australian Rugby Union.
Our past experiments of 'gay costumes' under I think Allen Jones didn't work and I was certain we would not go down this road again.
Honestly, who checked their brains at the door when THIS decision was made.
Lee Grant
John Eales (66)
Was this on TV? If so, I missed it
This is from Planet Rugby:
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Gold Coast Sevens: Day One
25th November 2011 06:18
Defending World Series champions New Zealand put down a marker by beating Fiji to finish unbeaten on day one of the Gold Coast Sevens.
Former Series winners Samoa and South Africa and reigning Rugby World Cup Sevens champions Wales also maintained 100% records on the opening day of the HSBC Sevens World Series to secure favourable draws in day two's Cup quarter-finals.
Wales won an impressive victory against England; South Africa edged hosts Australia and in beating Argentina, Samoa also sent France through to the last eight, along with England, Australia and Fiji.
Pool A
New Zealand, Fiji, Kenya, Niue
Defending World Series champions New Zealand got off to a strong start in this year's Series, beating Kenya 26-5, Niue 38-0 and Fiji 28-5 as they set out in search of their 10th title in 13 years.
They included four players making their Sevens debut, including Charles Piutau who starred in New Zealand U20's JWC victory in Italy earlier this year, but their star man on the day was nice-captain Lote Raikabula, who scored a brace in their second match and was outstanding against his native Fiji.
The Fijians earlier recorded a 38-0 victory in their first match, including a brace from Joeli Lutumailagi, while 39-year-old Senivalati Vunibola made his career debut against Niue. They beat Kenya 26-7 before losing the pool decider against New Zealand.
Kenya finished third in Pool A after a 19-7 victory against Niue, but the biggest cheer came when Matt Faleuka crossed for Niue's first try of the weekend. Michael Agevi, younger brother of Humphrey Kayange and Collins Injera scored his first try for Kenya.
Pool B
South Africa, Australia, United States, Japan
South Africa started this season as they finished the last, unbeaten, with wins against USA, Japan and Australia. The Boks survived a scare early on against USA after conceding two tries to Zach Test before eventually winning 17-12. They also came from 7-0 down against Japan before a Chris Dry hat-trick helped secure a 31-7 victory.
Against Australia they were missing the IRB Sevens Player of the Year Cecil Afrika, on the sidelines nursing a sore rib, but still proved too strong. Mark Richards and Jacob Taylor swapped tries in the first half, but after the break the returning Robert Ebersohn and Steven Hunt both touched down for a 21-7 win.
Australia had a new captain in Ed Jenkins and eight players making their Sevens debuts and in their first match debutant Pama Fou scored two of their five times in a 33-0 victory. Michael O'Connor's men then defeated USA 22-7 thanks to two tries from Jenkins.
USA finished third in Pool B after a 21-0 victory against Japan thanks to tries from Folau Niua, Shalom Suniula and Colin Hawley.
Pool C
Samoa, Argentina, France, Papua New Guinea
2009/10 World Series champions Samoa maintained their 100% record on day one by beating Argentina 31-0 and sent France through to the quarter-finals in the process.
France reached the Cup quarter-finals following a 33-5 victory against Papua New Guinea in Pool C, Paul Albaladejo, Manoel Dall Igna, Renaud Delmas, Romain Raine and Thibaut Zambelli all crossing to add to an earllier 31-14 defeat of Argentina with Delmas and Terry Bouhraoua scoring twice apiece.
Ealirer, Samoa got proceedings underway on day one of the 2011 Gold Coast Sevens - Fever Pitch against France, recording a 24-14 victory thanks to tries from Tom Iosefo, Robert Lilomaiava, Simaika Mikaele and Faalemiga Selesele.
Iosefo scored his second and third tries of the tournament in their 38-0 victory against Papua New Guinea, and they now face Argentina at 20:30 in their final Pool C match.
Manuel Montero helped himself to a hat-trick, the first of the Series, in the second match of day one as Los Pumas beat Papua New Guinea 33-0.
Pool D:
England, Wales, Scotland, Tonga
Harry Robinson scored twice as Wales surprised England 21-7 in the final Pool D match to reach the Cup quarter-finals as pool winners.
Earlier, captain Richie Pugh had snatched a dramatic victory against Scotland after the buzzer had sounded. Trailing 12-7, Pugh capitalised on Scotland being reduced to six men to add to an earlier 24-7 victory against Tonga thanks to two tries from Will Price.
England beat the auld enemy 24-5 in their first match despite conceding the first try to James Eddie, with captain Greg Barden, Mat Turner, Dan Norton and John Brake all crossing. In their second match Turner, James Rodwell and Brake all scored against Tonga.
Scotland finished third after a narrow 14-12 victory against Tonga.
This is from Planet Rugby:
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Gold Coast Sevens: Day One
25th November 2011 06:18
Defending World Series champions New Zealand put down a marker by beating Fiji to finish unbeaten on day one of the Gold Coast Sevens.
Former Series winners Samoa and South Africa and reigning Rugby World Cup Sevens champions Wales also maintained 100% records on the opening day of the HSBC Sevens World Series to secure favourable draws in day two's Cup quarter-finals.
Wales won an impressive victory against England; South Africa edged hosts Australia and in beating Argentina, Samoa also sent France through to the last eight, along with England, Australia and Fiji.
Pool A
New Zealand, Fiji, Kenya, Niue
Defending World Series champions New Zealand got off to a strong start in this year's Series, beating Kenya 26-5, Niue 38-0 and Fiji 28-5 as they set out in search of their 10th title in 13 years.
They included four players making their Sevens debut, including Charles Piutau who starred in New Zealand U20's JWC victory in Italy earlier this year, but their star man on the day was nice-captain Lote Raikabula, who scored a brace in their second match and was outstanding against his native Fiji.
The Fijians earlier recorded a 38-0 victory in their first match, including a brace from Joeli Lutumailagi, while 39-year-old Senivalati Vunibola made his career debut against Niue. They beat Kenya 26-7 before losing the pool decider against New Zealand.
Kenya finished third in Pool A after a 19-7 victory against Niue, but the biggest cheer came when Matt Faleuka crossed for Niue's first try of the weekend. Michael Agevi, younger brother of Humphrey Kayange and Collins Injera scored his first try for Kenya.
Pool B
South Africa, Australia, United States, Japan
South Africa started this season as they finished the last, unbeaten, with wins against USA, Japan and Australia. The Boks survived a scare early on against USA after conceding two tries to Zach Test before eventually winning 17-12. They also came from 7-0 down against Japan before a Chris Dry hat-trick helped secure a 31-7 victory.
Against Australia they were missing the IRB Sevens Player of the Year Cecil Afrika, on the sidelines nursing a sore rib, but still proved too strong. Mark Richards and Jacob Taylor swapped tries in the first half, but after the break the returning Robert Ebersohn and Steven Hunt both touched down for a 21-7 win.
Australia had a new captain in Ed Jenkins and eight players making their Sevens debuts and in their first match debutant Pama Fou scored two of their five times in a 33-0 victory. Michael O'Connor's men then defeated USA 22-7 thanks to two tries from Jenkins.
USA finished third in Pool B after a 21-0 victory against Japan thanks to tries from Folau Niua, Shalom Suniula and Colin Hawley.
Pool C
Samoa, Argentina, France, Papua New Guinea
2009/10 World Series champions Samoa maintained their 100% record on day one by beating Argentina 31-0 and sent France through to the quarter-finals in the process.
France reached the Cup quarter-finals following a 33-5 victory against Papua New Guinea in Pool C, Paul Albaladejo, Manoel Dall Igna, Renaud Delmas, Romain Raine and Thibaut Zambelli all crossing to add to an earllier 31-14 defeat of Argentina with Delmas and Terry Bouhraoua scoring twice apiece.
Ealirer, Samoa got proceedings underway on day one of the 2011 Gold Coast Sevens - Fever Pitch against France, recording a 24-14 victory thanks to tries from Tom Iosefo, Robert Lilomaiava, Simaika Mikaele and Faalemiga Selesele.
Iosefo scored his second and third tries of the tournament in their 38-0 victory against Papua New Guinea, and they now face Argentina at 20:30 in their final Pool C match.
Manuel Montero helped himself to a hat-trick, the first of the Series, in the second match of day one as Los Pumas beat Papua New Guinea 33-0.
Pool D:
England, Wales, Scotland, Tonga
Harry Robinson scored twice as Wales surprised England 21-7 in the final Pool D match to reach the Cup quarter-finals as pool winners.
Earlier, captain Richie Pugh had snatched a dramatic victory against Scotland after the buzzer had sounded. Trailing 12-7, Pugh capitalised on Scotland being reduced to six men to add to an earlier 24-7 victory against Tonga thanks to two tries from Will Price.
England beat the auld enemy 24-5 in their first match despite conceding the first try to James Eddie, with captain Greg Barden, Mat Turner, Dan Norton and John Brake all crossing. In their second match Turner, James Rodwell and Brake all scored against Tonga.
Scotland finished third after a narrow 14-12 victory against Tonga.
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Fred Wood (13)
The replay from Friday is on Fox Sports 3 right now, then live Sat play.
http://www.goldcoastfeverpitch.com....gsDraw/tabid/2546/language/en-US/Default.aspx
http://www.goldcoastfeverpitch.com....gsDraw/tabid/2546/language/en-US/Default.aspx
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